Variable stiffness composite beams subject to non-uniformly distributed loads: An analytical solution

• Published in: Composite structures Vol. 256; p. 112975
• Main Authors: Masjedi, Pedram Khaneh, Weaver, Paul M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.01.2021
• Subjects: Analytical solution; Non-uniform composite beam; Static deflection; Variable stiffness; Variable stiffness; Static deflection; Analytical solution; Non-uniform composite beam

An analytical solution is obtained for the 3D static deflection of variable stiffness composite beams subject to non-uniformly distributed loads. Governing differential equations with variable coefficients, reflecting the spatially variable stiffness properties, are presented in which four degrees o...